Chardonnay

shar-doh-NAY

Dry · White

The world's most popular white grape, thriving in virtually every wine region. A chameleon that ranges from lean and mineral (Chablis) to rich and buttery (California) depending on climate and oak treatment.

Globalplantings

214k

hectares · 2023

Topcountry

France

30% of global total

Countriesgrown

across 5 continents

BodyMedium–Full

LightFull

AcidityMedium

LowHigh

KEY AROMAS

Where Chardonnay is grown

France64k ha United States40k ha Italy23k ha Australia21k ha Spain12k ha Chile10k ha South Africa6.6k ha Argentina5.5k ha

At the table

Chardonnay appears in three wine styles. These foods pair with those styles, grouped by which.

As a rich white

Cream and cheese pastaPorkPrawns, crab and lobsterRisottoRoast chickenSalmonRoast turkeyRoasted root vegetablesSoft and bloomy cheese

As a mineral white

Grilled white fishOystersPrawns, crab and lobster

As a traditional-method sparkling

Crisps, fries and fried snacksFried fish and calamariOystersSoft and bloomy cheeseCream and cheese pastaPrawns, crab and lobsterSmoked fishSushi and sashimi

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Chardonnay around the world